Boy name
Garuda name meaning
“mythical bird serving as Vishnu's mount”
Garuda is a masculine name from Sanskrit garuḍa, meaning the mythical bird that serves as Vishnu’s mount. The form passed through Old Javanese and Javanese. Garuda is also a bird figure in Hindu and Buddhist mythology and is known as Indonesia’s national emblem.
What does Garuda mean?
Origin and cultural usage of Garuda
From Sanskrit garuḍa, transmitted through Old Javanese and Javanese. Garuda is a bird figure in Hindu and Buddhist mythology and Indonesia's national emblem.
| Linguistic origin | Sanskrit, Old Javanese (Kawi), Javanese |
|---|---|
| Naming tradition | Hindu, Buddhist |
| Starts with | G · Ga |
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Name combinations with Garuda
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Garuda, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Garuda Halilintar Ardian
Meaning of each word
- Garuda: mythical bird serving as Vishnu's mount
- Halilintar: a striking thunderbolt
- Ardian: mountain
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Meaning of each word
- Garuda: mythical bird serving as Vishnu's mount
- Wagimin: associated with the Wage calendar day
- Vidi: order, destiny
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Garuda Rudianto
Meaning of each word
- Garuda: mythical bird serving as Vishnu's mount
- Rudianto: famous wolf
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Meaning of each word
- Panji: noble title; ceremonial banner
- Garuda: mythical bird serving as Vishnu's mount
- Afrianto: associated with the month of April
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Garuda Pamungkas
Meaning of each word
- Garuda: mythical bird serving as Vishnu's mount
- Pamungkas: the last, the concluding one
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Meaning of each word
- Garuda: mythical bird serving as Vishnu's mount
- Adhisurya: foremost sun
- Partogi: guide, leader
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How to pronounce Garuda
| Syllables | 3 · 6 letters · 6-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /garuda/ |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦒꦫꦸꦢ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮌᮛᮥᮓ |
Is Garuda a boy’s name?
Yes, Garuda is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Garuda ranks #4,036 among boy names in our data sample (4 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Garuda
Names with related meanings
Famous people named Garuda
- Garuda Purba · b. 1968
FAQ about the name Garuda
What is the meaning of Garuda?
Garuda means mythical bird serving as Vishnu's mount. From Sanskrit garuḍa, transmitted through Old Javanese and Javanese. Garuda is a bird figure in Hindu and Buddhist mythology and Indonesia's national emblem.
Is Garuda a boy’s name?
Yes, Garuda is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Garuda?
Garuda is of Sanskrit, Old Javanese (Kawi) and Javanese origin.
How many syllables does Garuda have?
Garuda has 3 syllables (Ga-ru-da) and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Garuda?
Garuda ranks #4,036 among boy names in our data sample (4 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Garuda?
Some ideas: Garuda Halilintar Ardian; Garuda Wagimin Vidi; Garuda Rudianto.
Famous people named Garuda?
Notable people named Garuda include Garuda Purba.
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